Meet local Architects/building professionals/contractors and any/all others interested in discussing green Architecture and sustainable design. Talk about finished/unfinished projects, materials/LEED certification, energy use and savings, and where to take form, space, and order next! Green building increases the efficiency with which buildings use resources — energy, water, and materials — while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment during the building's lifecycle, throu …

Welcome to SF Design. The idea of the group is a place to share designs and design ideas. We try to cover all disciplines including architecture, industrial design, web, furniture and graphic design. If you are making something and want to share your experience or just interested in the design world, then you are invited! ATTENTION: If you are interested in presenting your design at the meetup, or helping out by being an assistant organizer please email me.

  At the San Francisco JUG you get to meet other local Java professionals and talk about code, architecture, innovation, opportunities, and share ideas about real-world problems. Our meetings are technically focused and often include expert speakers on Java-related topics. We welcome both beginners and gurus, both developers and managers, both geeks and professionals. We typically meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month and our meetings are FREE and OPEN to the public. If you are an employe …

To provide consumers of the Bay Area with a forum to meet and greet design & build professionals of the Bay Area; to interact with the design community and get answers to questions and design challenges live & in person with the experts.

Open to designers of all levels, this group explores various applications of Google's 3D modeling software called SketchUp. Our meetups cover a wide range of topics, from best practices for novice 3D modelers to cutting-edge developments in SketchUp's capabilities. Whenever appropriate, we tailor individual meetings to a particular niche audience, such as Kitchen and Bath Designers, Landscape Designers, Developers, or Enthusiasts. This group is organized by Alex Oliver of Igloo Studios (www.igl …

The purpose of the SF Chapter of the Passive House Alliance is to Share information and provide continuing Passive House (Passivhaus) technical education amongst Bay Area and SF Passive House Consultants and interested professionals; Support the adoption of the Passive House standard in the United States both publicly and municipally through high quality research, education and implementation; Serve as a resource for building owners, developers and building professionals investigating the use o …

… See up front, the architecture of 19th century Victorians, the way light dances in certain alleys of specific neighborhoods and how the historical landmarks of San Francisco contrast beautifully against the new modern buildings all creating images that photographers love to capture.  SEE why SAN FRANCISCO is the perfect place for a WALKING PHOTO TOUR Photography skills you will learn to: Pull focus for crisp-clear photographs with images such as an 18th century Victorian house next to a 20th ce …

If you're curious about spreading awakening through a unique open source architecture, please join us to explore meditation, gazing transmission, embodied awakening, and compassionate dialogue. You'll discover more of who you are -- in both your Vastness and your unique particularity -- in a safe, supportive setting. Please see our full calendar of upcoming events at http://www.meetup.com/WakingDownMarin/calendar/list/ Awakening has traditionally been experienced primarily as an interior, subjec …

I started this group to help people to learn about photography and to be more comfortable with their cameras.We meet at the Bayside Cafe in Sausalito and spend about an hour discussing the principles of photography and helping folks to get familiar with their cameras. Then we explore the colorful and interesting Houseboat community of Sausalito, snapping photos and learning some of the history of Sausalito. There is a $60 donation for the three hour class and tour; a 50% discount for Meetup subs …

This group's mission is to share enterprise best practices for using Atlassian products together as well as with complementary technologies and products. Examples of discussions include enterprise, world-wide deployments, integration with Atlassian and other tools, and developing mission-critical solutions for large organizations.

  In the age of HGTV and DIYnetwork homeowners are taking charge of their homes and creating beautiful spaces with their own creativity and man power.   Decorating Club - DIY / Professionals Connection   As an interior designer with over 20 years in the design/build industry – I have worked closely with DIY homeowners that just need a little guidance and reassurance as their projects progress.   This club will offer information on topics that are relevant to you! Agendas will be posted and my va …

This a group for photographers who explore urban areas seeking a particular aesthetic. It is not the modern, clean, well-ordered architecture or landscape environment nor it is a sentimental view of beauty: a flower, beautiful people, a loyal pet, a scenic vacation... it is a darker vision.  It is not necessarily "urban" as you can see from past meetups.  It has been a decommissioned navy base (Mare Island), former prison (Alcatraz), pet cemetery (Presidio), industrial shoreline (Pt. Richmond) a …

R is an open source programming language for statistical computing, data analysis, and graphical visualization. R has an estimated one million users worldwide, and its user base is growing. While most commonly used within academia, in fields such as computational biology and applied statistics, it is gaining currency in commercial areas such as quantitative finance and business intelligence. Among R's strengths as a language are its powerful built-in tools for inferential statistics, its comp …

This group is for San Francisco Bay-area Web and Mobile Designers, Developers, Information Architects, Usability Experts, User Experience Designers, Web Producers, Programmers, Flash Animators, etc. - anyone involved in the designing, developing, programming and implementation of web sites and mobile applications. At our meetings we'll network with others in the industry; compare the latest tools, trends, theories, languages and templates; trade advice on careers; share knowledge, tips and trick …

I decided to start this group because I'm kinda new to San Francisco and I wanted to make more female friends that were my age. I work in an office with only men. This group is for 40-something, college educated, kind, witty, women who are decent conversationalists. Interests are art, architecture, food, wine, film, walks, shopping and the list goes on. *While certainly no one will be discriminated for their sexual orientation, please note that this happens not to be a lesbian-focused group.

Bay.Net is an open and independent forum for evaluating and extending the knowledge of the .NET architecture, technologies, and tools. All developers are welcome, regardless of your preferred platform or language. We host meetings and activities in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, the North Bay and East Bay areas.